Jewel setting



Oct. 6, 1936. s. IT c. AF PELs 2,056,705

JEWEL SETTING Filed June 11, 1936 a II I Patented Oct. 6, 1936 UNITE STAS PATENT QFFIE JEWEL SETTING Application June 11, 1936, Serial No. 84,744 In France April 29, 1936 5 Claims.

1 The present invention relates to the setting of precious stones. I

The object of the'present invention is to permit of making patterns of more or less complicated shape, of different-curvatures in different directions by means of stones the respective dimensions of which may bevery much different and in such manner'that the setting is wholly invisible.

The essential feature of the present invention consists essentially in providing a setting which includes, on the one hand, slideways or analogous devices in which the stones, provided with suitable grooves for this purpose, can be inserted, and, on the other hand, sockets of suitable shape and located at suitable points, in each of which a stone, preferably fitted in advance in a case, is inserted, the whole forming the desired pattern and the sockets being so arranged, with respect to the slideways that the stones fitted in the sockets lock in position those mounted in the slideways.

These and other features of the present invention will result from the following description of a. specific embodiment of the invention.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be hereinafter described, with reference to the accompanying drawing, given merely by way of example, and in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a jewel set according to the invention;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the setting according to the invention, without the stones or the cases for some of these stones in position;

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view of the setting of Fig. 2, with the stones and the case for one of said stones in position, some parts being cut away so as to better show the elements of the jewel;

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing a case without the stone that is to be inserted therein.

It will be supposed, as shown by the appended drawing, that the jewel made according to the present invention forms a pattern comprising two lateral rows A and B of stones and a central row of stones C, all these stones being of different shapes and sizes, respectively, the whole having a shape corresponding to any curvature whatever.

The setting of this jewel is made in the following manner:

It includes two lateral small bars I, l, to which are fixed the transverse partitions 2, 2' the upper parts of which form slideways 3, 3 on which some of the stones of the jewel are to be mounted according to the desired pattern. Between these partitions are formed the sockets 4, which are intended to support the stones of the central row.

"Inorder topermit 'of engaging the lateral stones in'the slideways 3, 3, the lateral sides of sockets are cut-away or chamfered as shown at't, 5. These chamfered portions of the sides of sockets 4 are of course located opposite the intervals between partitions 2, 2'. As a result of the provision of these cut away or chamfered portions 5, 5, the sides of sockets 4 are no longer sufficient for fixing the stones of the central row therein. This drawback is obviated by providing cases 6, such as that shown by Fig. 4, which are fitted, at the upper edges of two opposite sides thereof, with flanges l forming slideways and in which one of the stones of the middle row can be inserted.

As a matter of fact, without departing from the principle of the present invention, I might provide any other means for fixing one or several stones of the middle row in a case such as 6.

In order to fix the stones in the jewel, the stones of the lateral rows are first inserted between partitions 2, 2'. In the specific example illustrated by the drawing, in each of these intervals there are fitted two stones (8 and 8' on one side and 9 and 9' on the other side as visible on Fig. 3). This being done, I fit in each of the cases, such as 6 for instance, the corresponding stone of the middle row, and I insert the case fitted with its stone [0 into the corresponding socket 4. Once the cases fitted with their stones have been inserted in position in the sockets, they act as looking elements adapted to prevent the stones 8, 8' and 9, 9, previously mounted in position, from getting out of place.

It will be readily understood that, by suitably positioning the slideways, such as 3, 3, of partitions 2, 2' and the slideways of cases 6 with respect to the corresponding slots, grooves or notches provided in the stones, the setting can be made wholly invisible once all the stones have been mounted in position.

The taking to pieces is performed in the corresponding manner, by first removing the cases 6 fitted with their stones, then causing the stones A, B to slide out of their slideways.

Of course, the cases, such as 6, shall be fitted in their sockets through any suitable means, for instance by welding, in such manner as to prevent the stones of the jewel from escaping from the setting thereof.

Of course, the specific example above described has been given merely by way of example and the shape of the slideways, sockets and cases is not in any way to be considered as limitative.

In a general way, while I have, in the above description, disclosed what I deem to be practical and efiicient embodiments of the present invention, it should be well understood that I do not wish to be limited thereto as there might be changes made in the arrangement, .disposition and form of the parts without departing from the principle of the present invention as comprehended within the scope of the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. A jewel setting which comprises, in combination, a plurality of slideways adapted to accomodate stones, and sockets for housing other stones arranged in such manner that when these last mentioned stones are fitted in said sockets, the stones mounted in said slideways are locked in position. 1

2. A jewel setting which comprises, in combination, a plurality of slideways, each including two parallel partitions, for accomodating stones therein, and sockets for housing other stones arranged in adjacent relation to said slideways in such manner that whenthese last mentioned stones are fitted in position in said sockets, the

stones mounted in said slideways are locked in position, said sockets being cut away on their sides so as to permit of inserting the first mentioned stones into said slideways.

3. A jewel which comprises, in combination, a setting including a plurality of slideways and sockets located adjacent said slideways, stones inserted in said slideways, stones adapted to be fitted in said sockets so as to lock the first mentioned stones in position in said slideways, and means for fitting said second mentioned stones in said sockets.

4. A jewel which comprises, in combination, a setting including a plurality of slideways and sockets arranged adjacent said slideways,'stones inserted in said slideways, the sides of said sockets being cut away so as to permit insertion and removal of said stones into and out from said slideways, cases fixed in said sockets, and stones fitted in said cases, said socket being so arranged that, when the last mentioned stones are mounted therein, through said cases, the first mentioned stones are locked in position in said slideways.

5. A jewel according to claim 4 in which said cases include slideways .for removably fitting the second mentioned stones therein.

SALOMON D11 CHARLES ARPELS. 

